Ten Edo citizens were honored by Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State for receiving the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) scholarship.
The governor made the commendation at Government House, Benin City, during a courtesy visit by a delegation of beneficiaries led by Engineer Greg Ogbeifun, Chairman of the Benin River Port (BRP).
“There is no doubt that you have invested in yourself through your tests, National Examination Council (NECO), and West Africa Examination Council (WAEC), I have no doubt that each of you will succeed in your academic endeavors. I express my gratitude to NIMASA and the Federal Government for granting each and every one of you this exceptional opportunity.” stated Obaseki
“I would like to encourage each and every one of you and thank you for this thoughtful act. The people have made this sacrifice for you. Your responsibility is to ensure you continue to work hard and achieve the desired goals in your academic pursuits.”
“Your support for Edo State and the activities of this government is a way of setting example for the sons and daughters of the state who have excelled in their private businesses and would still have this desire to come and contribute to their home state. You are a shining example. This was made possible because of your interest, commitment and dedication to the state and to these young people.” the governor said, praising Engr. Greg Ogbeifun for his commitment and dedication to the state’s educational development as well as the youth’s
“We need people who are knowledgeable to drive the marine business that we intend to create in the state,” he said, emphasizing that the state government is opening up the state and growing the economy.
In turn, Engineer Greg Ogbeifun thanked the governor and his administration for their resolve to start a marine project in the state.” We had no idea that such things would occur in the state. The journey commenced at this point when NIMASA granted scholarships to indigenous people of Edo State. By reason of the fact that Edo State embarked on the Benin River Port project, which gave the state the opportunity to be counted amongst the larger states in the country to benefit from the scholarship award.” he noted.
